The actions of Germany formed the beginning of the end of the European project. They have sown the seeds of the next war in Europe.

Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras was described as being "like a beaten dog" after 17 hours of harassment leading to the laughably described "bailout". "They crucified Tsipras in there," said one senior Eurozone official coming out of the "negotiations".

Many people I know who were for many years deeply committed to the EU have reversed their commitment now. Some are the last people you might expect to think like that. The Guardian yesterday had a big spread on how the Left is turning Eurosceptic as Europe ceases to be a meeting of equals and becomes the servant of a capitalist-ruled German-centred power élite.